He was less concerned about the position's evaluation than about the character of the arising struggle. If he liked the character of the battle, he felt absolutely at home and, as a rule, didn't fail to outplay his opponents.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He prioritized the qualitative nature of the fight over abstract evaluation metrics.
- In plain terms
- He focused on how the battle felt rather than just the position score.
- What can you take from it?
- Understanding the character of a conflict helps you find your footing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you trust your gut over the data?
- How do you define the character of a battle?
Another view
Subjective feel can sometimes mislead objective assessment.
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